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I solicit the input from this esteemed group as my DS (who has wrangled with this for sometime) now has all of the information to make his best decision on where to go next year. He has worked very hard and has put himself in a position to have a plethora of choices that I realize really come...

Does anyone know if we can get the newborn sickle cell test drawn now? My DS did not have this test performed as a newborn and has had no signs of sickle cell disease throughout his life.

DS has been accepted to Princeton and Duke and has AROTC, NROTC and AFROTC scholarships. He is in his final decision phase on this matrix of choices and would love to hear the thoughts of this group on the pros/cons of both schools and the various ROTC options. A great problem to have but a...

Well my DS just found out that he was accepted to Princeton last evening. He has Navy and Army ROTC scholarships and also has appointments to USNA/USMA. As a USNA grad, I completely understand the differences in the experience and pros/cons of one versus the other. I have tried to impart my...

Does anyone know if it is a requirement to have a wisdom tooth extraction before entering a ROTC program (likely Army or Navy). My DS has both Army, Air Force and Navy scholarships and is awaiting his school acceptances but wondering if he needs to have them out prior.

My DS has appointments to all three SAs and is still formulating his decision on which to attend. He received his nomination through the disabled veteran category. He still has both senate nominations still in the works (interviewed at both and is waiting on a final decision due out in...

My DS has received an appointment from USMA and USAFA but is still getting crickets from USNA. Does anyone have any typical timeline history for USNA on potential USNA appointment release patterns? Or are there any? I realize that it is long term waiting game but wondering if there is any...

DS just received an appointment to USAFA! So now he has USMA and USAFA.... Still waiting on USNA. Super excited and proud!

Can someone provide or provide a good resource to better understand the process for going into the Guard or Reserves as an option to pay back your AROTC commitment? I have heard lots of bits/pieces but trying to better understand how that works. My DS recently received a 4 Year HS National...

Is anyone experiencing USCGA LOR requests to teachers not going through? It seems like some of my DSs emails go through as the teacher has submitted but others do not despite sending several resends.

Does anyone know the typical time frame that USAFA starts looking at complete applications? My DS is complete to include all elements of the Candidate Kit plus fully qualified DODMERB plus nomination (100 DV). He already has a LOA from West Point so wondering when we might here something from...

Can anyone shed any light on experience with the typical DODMERB process timeline once they receive the exam. I understand that this is incumbent upon their being no issues. But if everything is clear, how long does it typically take to get DoDMERB from receipt to approval. My DS just had...

My DS just received his LOA from West Point for the Class of 2028! Still looking and waiting for other options but he is very excited that he at least has a conditional appointment as long as he clears medical! Very exciting times!

My DS Is finalizing his application before he pushes send and is wondering how best to position his ROTC school rankings. He is applying to all three services ROTC Programs (NROTC, AFROTC, AROTC) and is applying at several very competitive schools (Duke, Northwestern, Vanderbilt plus a few less...

My DS had his CFA Score transferred from USNA where he performed his CFA at summer seminar. He scored: BBball Throw-60 ft Shuttle 8.2 Pullups 15 Situps 71 Push ups 75 Mile run: 6 :15 Many of these were personal bests for him and though he has kept training, he was a little surprised when he...

My DS is getting ready to arrange his AROTC interview. We were weighing the merits of doing his interview in person with a school that is lower down on his list and closer to home versus doing it online (Zoom etc) with a Unit that is first on his list of schools. I have always believed in...

Do the 2028 Applications open today?

Candidate Kits are open and available for the Class of 2028. He didn't receive an email but when my DS went into the portal it was available.

My DS is a rising Senior so it is a little late in the game but is looking at ways to show interest in Engineering on his college apps. He is looking to do SA or NROTC and wants to do mechanical engineering. He has taken/will take strong AP coursework in Calculus, physics and chemistry but is...

My DSs first choice is definitely USNA but to keep up with the great advice posted on this forum, a Plan B is always prudent. His plan B is NROTC at some very competitive schools such as Duke, Vanderbilt, and USC. Early Decision, though certainly not guaranteed by ANY means, would certainly...